District Mission Statement The mission of the Shasta Union High School District is to provide courses of study that challenge all students and encourage them to reach their social, physical and academic potential. Instruction will prepare students for a global society by focusing on career goals and incorporating appropriate technologies. The District will provide a safe environment that stresses tolerance towards diverse cultures, beliefs and lifestyles. Character education and civic responsibility will also be an important part of the curriculum. The NSIHS Mission: We support the mission of SUHSD and add that it is our goal to assist every student in achieving a high school diploma through individualized instruction designed for each individual’s learning style and circumstance District Vision Statement The vision of the Shasta Union High School District is to provide a safe environment for students to master, within their individual abilities these minimum competencies: Read with understanding and appreciation   Write in a way that clearly communicates their thoughts   Compute and solve mathematical problems   Understand the biological and physical worlds   Interpret historical events and understand political processes   Understand and appreciate the fine and practical arts   Participate in physical development, health and wellness activities   Utilize current technology to function as computer literate citizens in the global community The NSIHS Vision: We support the vision of SUHSD and add that each child shall have an Individualized Graduation Plan that will assist them in achieving powerful learning as measured by standards based success. Students will be educated, mentored, nurtured and supported to become productive, participating citizens in a changing global society. The guiding principles of NSIHS: Students are the center of everything we do. Our district will change and adapt to best serve our students   Students will experience in school what they are likely to experience after graduation through work that requires them to solve problems and apply learned skills and behaviors in real life situations   Students will be guided and supported by valued staff members who seek, develop and implement successful practices and innovative ideas   Students will be served through a process of continued assessment and improvement that requires and values the active participation and contribution of students, parents, staff, and other stakeholders   Students will be provided with a safe and supportive learning environment that involves the active participation of the educational staff, parents and community members EXPECTED SCHOOL-WIDE LEARNING RESULTS: All NSIHS Students will be: Globally strong, collaborative team members Objective problem solvers with critical thinking skills Navigators of technology Scholarly, resourceful, effective communicators I nvestigators of college and career opportunities Health and safety conscious S elf-directed, life-long learners with high academic standards